BRITISH rapper Slowthai appeared in court today on charges of raping a woman.

The Grammy-nominated star, 28, is accused of assaulting the woman twice in Oxford in September 2021.

slowthai – real name Tyron Frampton – appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court today via video link.

The musician spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address.

Both charges relate to the same alleged victim, JPs were told.

Frampton was sponsored following appears at Oxford Crown Court on June 15.

The rapper, who hails from Northampton, burst onto the music scene in 2019 with the album Nothing Great About Britain.

He gained a loyal following thanks to his lyrics Brexit and the then Prime Minister Theresa May.

During his 2019 Mercury Prize ceremony performance, he held a fake severed head of Boris Johnson on stage.

The controversial rapper also made headlines at the 2020 NME Awards after hurling a champagne glass into the crowd.

He also apologized comical Katherine Ryan after he was accused of making lewd comments towards her.

Slowthai was voted best dance recording at the 2021 Grammy Awards.

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